Job Description

REF: 38429

CBS BUSINESS UNIT: Simon & Schuster

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Staff

JOB SCHEDULE: Full-Time

JOB LOCATION: New York, NY

ABOUT US:

Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS, is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Childrens Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Digital, and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom.

DESCRIPTION:

Simon & Schuster is looking for a Demand Planning Manager to oversee all frontlist responsibilities for one of our primary imprints

Responsibilities include:

* Manage all aspects of frontlist titles for imprint(s)
* Review and analyze sales estimates to set first print quantities and build quantities for prepacks
* Follow up with Sales on missing orders prior to release
* Monitor presales and orders to make adjustments to printings and allocations throughout the release process
* Coordinate the release with Production and Transportation
* Daily review of incoming order for key accounts
* Manage key titles post-release
* Review and analyze sales data post release to make reprint decisions and allocation decisions
* Create point of sale projections for key accounts
* Make allocation recommendations
* Inventory reviews
* Weekly OSI title review
* Monthly returns disposition reviews with Publisher
* Oversee backlist
* Work in coordination with Backlist Demand Planning Analyst
* Ebook pricing
* Print on demand
* Digital short run

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of experience in Inventory Planning or Operations

College degree preferred

Strong computer skills

FUNCTION: Operations

EEO Statement:

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